The Butler (2013) — Perfery

(2013)Directed by Lee Daniels132 min · PG-13Drama

“One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.”

Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) has served eight presidents in the White House, his face steady and his past buried. His son Louis (David Oyelowo) begins marching into the fire of the civil rights movement, splitting the family across decades. Lee Daniels photographs the mansion's gilt surfaces and the men who polish them, finding the weight of silence in a single glance.

Forest Whitakeras Cecil Gaines

Oprah Winfreyas Gloria Gaines

David Oyelowoas Louis Gaines

John Cusackas Richard Nixon

Jane Fondaas Nancy Reagan

Cuba Gooding Jr.as Carter Wilson

Mariah Careyas Hattie Pearl

Terrence Howardas Howard

Lenny Kravitzas James Holloway

Aml Ameenas Cecil Gaines (15)

Michael Rainey Jr.as Cecil Gaines (8)

James Marsdenas John F. Kennedy

Alex Pettyferas Thomas Westfall

Vanessa Redgraveas Annabeth Westfall

Alan Rickmanas Ronald Reagan

Liev Schreiberas Lyndon B. Johnson

Robin Williamsas Dwight H. Eisenhower

Yaya DaCostaas Carol Hammie

David Banneras Earl Gaines

Colman Domingoas Freddie Fallows

Nelsan Ellisas Martin Luther King Jr.

Nealla Gordonas Senator Kassebaum

Elijah Kelleyas Charlie Gaines (15-18)

Minka Kellyas Jackie Kennedy